Chronicle Editor
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected]
BULAWAYO police have recovered two vehicles that were stolen on Sunday while their owners were drinking at KoSamuriwo Pub and Grill in Old Luveve suburb.
The vehicles, a silver Mazda CX5 (Registration number AFZ 2541) and a black Honda Fit (Registration number AEJ 6321) were found abandoned in the city within 48 hours of the theft.
The Mazda CX5 was recovered missing its battery, while the Honda Fit was found intact
Acting Bulawayo police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the recovery and stated that further details on the circumstances leading to the recovery would be released later today.
According to Asst Insp Msebele, the owner of the Mazda CX5 parked his vehicle in front of a bottle store at Chigumira Shopping Centre on Saturday night before entering KoSamuriwo Pub and Grill for a drink.
He became heavily intoxicated and later woke up in a drainage trench in front of Matsika Bottle Store at around 4 AM the following morning.
Upon checking for his car, he discovered it was missing, along with his car keys, prompting him to file a police report.
On the same day, a 21-year-old man and his 23-year-old friend parked their black Honda Fit behind a sports bar at Chigumira Shops. They locked the doors but left the front passenger window open before entering the pub. When they returned at around 3 AM, they found the vehicle stolen, despite still having the car keys.
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